1945 Occupation Taegu,Korea

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Comments: joseph p. cleland

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Friends of Richard M. Harwood

Comments: Interested in location anyone who remembers Dick and would like to either share some memories with him or his son or grandson. Dick recently gave us his Service Awards, and a scrapbook of all his letters home, and photo's. As a family we are enjoying learning about his experience.

Additionally, he has a service medal which is blue with a wide gold stripe in the center, and two narrower gold stripes on either side of the center one - can anyone tell me what this award was for????? Thanks in advance!!!

Keywords: 4 year tour from 48 - June 1952. 40th Infantry Division-Medic Unit.

Medical Division 40th

Comments: Would like to get in contact with any persons that served over that time period. I would also like to be involved with helping promote knowledge about the Korean War. My dad just recently started talking about his experiences over there and I would like to find anyone who served with him.

Keywords: My dad served between 1951-1953, basic with Cleveland Harper, who received silver star. He was stationed in Ft. Jackson, SC, Ft. Mead, Md.,for Basic Training then to Ft. Sam Houston, TX. for 3 mos. for additional medical training and then back to Ft. Jackson for 2 or 3 mos. where he worked in the Army hospital. Then he was shipped overseas to Japan and on to South Korea.

father-wounded-korean-10-29-51

Comments: IM TRYING TO LOCATE A BOOK I WAS IN ,WHEN I WAS WOUNDED IN OCT.29,1951 IF ANY ONE KNOW COULD YOU LET ME KNOW I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE ONE. ANY ONE FROM THIS TIME FRAME LET ME KNOW THANKS !!!!!!!

Keywords: JOHNNIE ......SGT.JOHN ESTES

Death of Russell Jay Louk

Comments: My father was CPL.Russell LOUK of 40TH infantry div. company L. He passed away on Dec. 18 2000 of cancer. He thought very highly of this unit. I even got him a hat with the units emblem and battle ribbions on it that he treaured and showed everyone that visted him in the hospital. I just wanted to let anyone who knew him that he has passed. Thank Robert Louk

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L.E.ELY FROM RALEIGH MISSISSIPPI

Comments: L.E.ELY FROM RALEIGH MISSISSIPPI

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LOOK FOR INFO

Comments: My father name is Edward L. Jefferson. He join the Army 1952 at Camp KILMA, NJ. When I went to Germany he was in the 40th Division out of CA. He also told me that the unit patch was a sunrise. Do any one remember him or known or have any information about this unit.

Thank You

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GI's in the 40th Infintry division

Comments: He died over in Korea. His outfit was Med.Det-143Rd Fd. Bn. B- Btry 40th Infintry Division.Any one remember Him. His name is Cpl. Charles P. Bost 52008097 US Army. Would appreciate a comback.

Keywords: Looking for GI's who served with my brother.

40th Division Korean Veteran

Comments: G-1 40TH INFANTRY

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Bruce David Owen

Comments: I am interested in surprising my father with information gathered.

Keywords: My father spent time in Korea active combat in 1951 and 1952. He spent time at Kogido, returned home fall 1952. Friends by the name of Kenny Hoke and Polaski, have been mentioned.

Monument access restrictions?

Comments: My youngest son was told he could not access the Vandenberg 40th Division Memorial Site as he was not a member of the military, this happened 7 Oct 2000!! I had asked him to see if he could find the brick that I had given a large contribution (for me) to have my name inscribed on it. As it happens the invitation to me to attend came about two weeks before the dedication and two weeks after the RSVP date. On that short a notice I could not afford the premium prices to fly from Pennsylvania to CA so he was on a business trip near the base and offered to check it out. Is this a sample of short shrift as usual from another branch of the military?

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Oriental Lantern atop the Monument

Comments: 40th Infantry Division Year 2000 Divisional Memorial at VAB The Memorial was completed and dedicated on September 1, 2000 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, as planned. Over 2000 people attended and the event was an astounding success. The number of people present exceeded expectations. The chairman in charge of the Memorial is Brigadier General Thomas J. DeGraw. I feel honored to have met BG DeGraw through his efforts to locate an Oriental Lantern which would become a permanent part of the Memorial. He was looking for a Lantern that would meet certain specifications in that when one looks through the 40th Division Infantry Patch, through the light housing of the Oriental Lantern-and across the Pacific Ocean, with some imagination one may be able to see Korea! He also said the Monument will be oriented to 265 degrees, 5792 miles from Korea. During my conversation with Tom at my home in Mission Viejo, California, I felt there was a kinship between us that helped make this tall order somewhat academic. During WW2 I served as Artillery Officer with 8th AGRA under the command of the then General Montgomery. Tom and I soon became friendly and exchanged war experiences. He told me he was 17 at the start of the Korean War, obtained a college degree and returned to the Army where he was commissioned. Thirty years later he retired as a Brigadier General and a full career behind him. Retired Maj.General James D.Delk wrote a book about the 40th Division History. In part he said and I quote: “The Korean Veterans always did feel like they didn’t receive recognition due to them.” In as much as I would like to refrain from making the following observation I must not hesitate to state that I too, feel that I have not been given due recognition for my efforts in creating that vital part of the Monument- the Oriental Lantern. I feel honored to have contributed my artistic talent in creating and donating the Lantern that will top the monument with no end in sight. Harry Bonnici

Keywords: I will gladly E-mail interested parties a digital picture of the monument upon request.

Did you serve wih my uncle?

Comments: My name is Steven Ray. I took my father down to Vandenberg AFB to witness the 40th's Korean War Memorial dedication and to revisit the place where he left his late brother, Walter Ray, at the gates of Camp Cooke some 50 years ago. My father had hoped to meet some former 40th soldiers that might have served with his brother in Korea or at Camp Cooke. All that my dad remembers is that My uncle was a mess Sergeant. My dad has a photograph taken in Japan of my uncle wearing the "sunburst". Any help would be appreciated. SSG Steven Ray USAR (ret)

ps. I'm a former member of the 184th inf and the 132 engrs

Keywords: Staff Sergeant Walter Cecil Ray, Mess Sergeant

40th Infantry Division (Mech) Korean Contributions

Comments: Anyone having any type of memorabilia pertaining to the 40th Division's past history in Korea or elsewhere, including clippings, photos, letters and valid stories and information, please send it to the 40th Division Webmaster(myself) or call MAJ Bernd Willand at the Command Group. We would like to gather as much of the past as possible so that we can let the current Divisional troops learn the history of what the Patch stands for, as we make history ourselves.

Keywords: Joe Villarreal, WebMaster, 40th Infantry Division (Mech)

DO YOU KNOW BERNARD COHEN

Comments: BERNARD COHEN(KANE) WENT TO CAMP COOKE IN 1950.AS PART OF THE 40TH INFANTRY DIVISION. I AM INTERSETD TO KNOW IF YOU KNEW HIM. HE WAS MY FATHER IN LAW AND I AM TRYING TO FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HIS SERVICE TIME.

SINCERELY, KEVIN OUTTEN SSG AGR DE ARNG QUARTERMASTER

Keywords: SON - IN - LAW OF BERNARD COHEN

Historical Art

Comments: Would appreciate any info on the engagements, battles and incidents involving the 40th in Korea. Photos and other artifacts would or could also be helpful. The art will be presented to the National Guard Associstion and published by the Defense Dept. for free distribution. Thanks for your input. Tod H. Fredericks

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Comments: 40TH CALIFORNIA NATIONAL GUARD

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John Toscano

Comments: IT IS MY HOPE THAT MEN I SERVED WITH WILL CONTACT ME.

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Finding unit members

Comments: AFTER ALL THIS TIME I WOULD LIKE TO COMMUNICATE WITH MEMBEERS OF MY OLD UNIT

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Ret. Gen 40th ID, and author

Comments: APPRECIATE WHAT YOU ARE DOING. WILL SEND CHECK TO SUPPORT.

Keywords: by Editor: General Delk has written a fine book about the Division - Ted Barker

Comments: INTERESTING THAT THE 40TH DIVISION WAS A CALIFORNIA NATIONAL GUARD DIVISION, THE ONLY GROUPS ARE IN THE EAST

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